CS151 Intro to Programming

for F1J 2004

Course objective: This is an introductory level course for students with little
programming experience. It provides an understanding of the theory and practice
of Java programming. Students will write programs ranging in difficulty from
simple to moderately complex using the Java programming language.

Class schedule:

Week:
Chapter Test Homework assigned:

1 1 Ch. 1 PP # 1 (in class)

2 2 Ch. 1 PP # 2 & 3 (in class)

3 2 Ch.
2 PP # 8

4 3 #1

5 3 Ch.
3 PP # 2

6 4

7 4 Ch.
4 PP # 3

8 #2 All homework due

Grading policy:

A
100-90

B 89-80

C 79-70

D 69-60

F below 60

Test scores make
up 75% of the total grade. Homework makes up 25%.

Homework policy:
All homework is due by the last night of class. I will test each program to
verify they perform as required. Only programs that pass the test will receive
full credit (5 points). Each program must include an algorithm (worth 1 point).
Programs that do not work can be turned in for partial credit of 1 point.

No homework will be accepted past the last night of class.

Every student
must bring at least two computer disks to the class to be used to store homework
assignments